Why I love DR strings
Every guitarist has their own preference of strings depending on their playing style. In reality though, pretty much anything you find at your local music store will do the trick. It’s the player that makes the strings, not the strings that make the player.
That being said, choosing the right strings for your guitar can greatly improve your tone - and in some cases - your abilities.
I’ve tried a number of strings. For a long time I used Ernie Ball Slinkys. The name is fitting - Ernie guitar strings almost feel like very small slinkys. In my experience, the downside to Slinkys is the subtle metallic tone that carries out the end of notes. Some people may actually like this aspect, but it just wasn’t for me.
After recommendations by a hometown guitarist and a foreign exchange student with a knack for speed metal, I switched to DR Tite-Fits (medium). I was surprised by the difference. While Slinkys usually took a few days of rigorous playing to achieve their notable flexibility, the Tite-Fits were delivering quality performance as soon as soon as they were in tune.
DR Tite-Fits have proven to be very reliable as all-around strings. However, advanced guitarists may want to look at some of DR’s special order lines for a string more in line with their desired tone.
Granted, strings are as personal as the clothes on your back. I had a friend suggest that I should buy 6 different brands of strings, and use one of every kind on my guitar to figure out what I like best. I don’t think this would be very efficient or economical. In any case, the only way to know what works best for you is to try some out! Happy stringing!
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